The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 30,100

€ 47,200

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.8 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56.8 in
106.8
187.8
111.8
184.5
187.8 in
Length
184.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
12.43 %

General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CDA*
Engine Code
OM 651.921

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
25 mpg
city
60 mpg
44 mpg
highway
69 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
630 mi
Range
863 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
863 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Environmental Impact
130.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
74 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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